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Knox County

Texas · Public K-12

Knox County runs 4 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 178 students. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

4-year change in Knox County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
710
-56 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,307
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
3 districts
Enrollment
710
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$56,667
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.2%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
1
217 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
204 students
Combined / other
2
289 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
MUNDAY CISD
421 students · 3 districts in Knox County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Knox County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
68%
Hispanic
34%
Black
5%
Asian
0%
Two or more
20%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
40%
Hispanic
52%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.3%
civilian labor
Median age
41
26.0% under 18

Test scores in Knox County

Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. MUNDAY EL· 72.0%
  2. KNOX CITY SCHOOL· 59.0%
  3. MUNDAY SECONDARY· 53.0%
  4. BENJAMIN SCHOOL· 41.0%

See all 4 schools in Knox County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MUNDAY ELMundayElementaryPK-05217·
MUNDAY SECONDARYMundayHigh06-12204·
KNOX CITY SCHOOLKnox CityCombinedPK-12195·
BENJAMIN SCHOOLBenjaminCombinedPK-1294·

Cities in Knox County

Munday2 schoolsBenjamin1 schoolKnox City1 school

About Knox County

Knox County is a small Texas county of about 3,307 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 710 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $56,667 a year, about 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 15% meaningfully below the Texas median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Knox County spans 1 elementary school (217 students), 1 high school (204), and 2 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Knox County is MUNDAY CISD, which alone enrolls about 421 students.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Knox County has fell 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 766 students to 710.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Knox County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Knox County?
Knox County, Texas has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 710 students.
How many high schools are in Knox County?
Knox County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 204 students.
How many elementary schools are in Knox County?
Knox County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 217 students.
What is the largest school district in Knox County?
MUNDAY CISD is the largest school district in Knox County, serving approximately 421 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Knox County?
Knox County, Texas has a population of approximately 3,307, with a median age of 41. About 26.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Knox County?
Median household income in Knox County is $56,667, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Knox County?
Approximately 13.5% of adults 25 and older in Knox County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Knox County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 63.2% of students in Knox County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Knox County schools?
Across Knox County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Knox County?
Knox County residents are approximately 68% White, 34% Hispanic, 5% Black, 0% Asian, 20% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data